On April 9, 2025 Turkey’s Ministry of Trade published Official Gazette No 32865 which updates labeling requirements for consumer products containing animal derived materials. The regulation, effective June 9, 2025, applies to a wide range of consumer goods, including but not limited to textiles, footwear, gloves, bags, wallets, belts, watches, stationery, toys, furniture and carpets.

While demand is growing, manufacturers are struggling with slow production, raw material constraints and heightened regional competition.

Including statistics of Hardware, Furniture and Interior Decoration Materials Sales of China in the past 6 years.

Exhibitors at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) outline their green and IP-cross-over business strategies.

Environment-aware consumers are driving furniture firms to find sustainable sources of wood, according to experts at Kuala Lumpur expo.

The threat of US tariffs did little to dampen optimism at a recent Kuala Lumpur furniture expo, with exporters ready for every eventuality.

Furniture businesses at Manila trade show say a big increase in domestic sales is quashing concern over looming tariffs and tighter regulations.

Tailored designs and classic craftsmanship are still worth paying a premium for, judging by the interest at one of Manila’s leading interior events.

On April 16, 2025, the European Commission approved the first working plan under the ESPR. This plan places a focus on sectors such as textiles, furniture, tyres, mattresses, iron, steel, aluminium, and incorporates overarching criteria like repairability and recyclability. It is crucial for Hong Kong traders to stay vigilant, keeping track of evolving regulations, delegated acts, and product requirements to guarantee compliance with EU directives for goods destined for the European market.

CBP recently issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of certain meeting tables made with Mainland Chinese components that may be offered to the U.S. government.